2003-2004 nervous system pharmacology review 26 december 2015 9:45 am
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2003-2004Nervous System
Pharmacology Review
April 21, 202305:41 PM
Adrenocorticotropin(ACTH)
Anterior pituitary hormoneAnticonvulsant
Stimulates synthesisand release of cortisol
Alfentanil
OpioidGeneral anaesthetic
Intravenous anaesthetic
Amantadine
AntiviralAntiparkinson
Treatment of Influenza A Inhibits replication
at the stage of uncoatingInhibits dopamine release
Amitriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
Amphetamine
Indirect sympathomimeticDrug of abuse
ADD treatmentStimulant
Atropine
Anticholinergic
AntimuscarinicTreatment for bradycardia,
diarrhea, cholinesterase poisoning
Baclofen
Skeletal muscle relaxantAnxiolytic
GABAB agonist
Benztropine
AnticholinergicAntiparkinson
Muscarinic receptor antagonist
Bethanecol
Cholinomimetic
Muscarinic agonistInduces defecation and
urinationBronchoconstrictor
Bromocriptine
Antiparkinson
Dopamine (D2) agonistInhibits prolactin release
Brupropion
Second generation antidepressant
Buprenorphine
Opioid
Partial agonist
Buspirone
Sedative/hypnoticAnxiolytic
Butorphanol
OpioidAnalgesic
receptor partial agonistor antagonist
Carbamazepine
Anticonvulsant
Carbidopa
Antiparkinson
Peripheral dopa decarboxylase inhibitor
Celecoxib
NSAIDAnti-inflammatory
Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor
Chloral hydrate
Sedative/HypnoticGeneral anaesthetic
Acts on GABAA receptor complexSimilar to barbiturates
Chlordiazepoxide
Sedative/hypnoticAnxiolytic
Benodiazepine Acts on GABAA receptor
complex
Chlorpromazine
Antipsychotic
Phenothiazine
Clozapine
Antipsychotic
Cocaine
Indirect sympathomimeticDrug of abuse
Topical anaesthetic
StimulantLocal anaesthetic
Codeine
OpioidAnalgesic
Weak agonist
Dantrolene
Skeletal muscle relaxant
Ryanodine receptor antagonistTreatment for malignant hyperthermia
Deprenyl/selegiline
Antiparkinson
Monoamine oxidase B inhibitor(MAO-I)
Potentiates effects of L-Dopa
Desipramine
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
Dextromethorphan
Opioid
Antitussive
Diazepam
Sedative/hypnoticAnxiolytic
Anticonvulsant
Benzodiazepine Acts on GABAA receptor complex
Diphenoxylate docusate
Antidiarrheal
Opiate
Enflurane
General anaesthetic
Inhaled anaesthetic
Entacapone
Antiparkinson
Peripheral catechol-o-methyltransferase inhibitor
Ephedra(Ma Huang)
Dietary supplement
Amphetamine-like stimulant
Ethanol
Drug of abuse
Sedative
Ethosuximide
Anticonvulsant
Etomidate
General anaesthetic
Intravenous anaesthetic
Fentanyl
OpioidAnalgesic
receptor agonist
Flumazenil
Benzodiazepine antagonist
Acts on GABAA receptor complex
Fluoxetine
Antidepressant
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Flurazepam
Sedative/Hypnotic
Benzodiazepine Acts on GABAA receptor
complex
Ginko biloba
Dietary supplement
Treatment of Alzheimer symptoms
Glutethimide
Sedative/Hypnotic
Haloperidol
Antipsychotic
Halothane
General anaesthetic
Inhaled anaesthetic
Heroin
Drug of abuse
Opioid
Imipramine
Indirect sympathomimeticTricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
Antimicturant
Isoflurane
General anaesthetic
Inhaled anaesthetic
Kava kava
Dietary supplement
Stress relief andtreatment of insomnia
Ketamine
General anaestheticDrug of abuse
Sedative
Levodopa
Antiparkinson
Dopamine precursor
Lidocaine
Class I antiarrhythmicLocal anaesthetic
Na+ channel blocker(activated and inactivated channels)
Lithium
Antidepressant
Used to treatmanic/depressive disorder
Loperamide
Antidiarrheal
Opiate
Lorazepam
AnxiolyticAnticonvulsant
BenzodiazepineActs on GABAA receptor complex
Lysergic acid diethylamide
(LSD)
Drug of abuse
Hallucinogen
Marijuana
Drug of abuse
Cannabinoid
Meperidine
Opioid analgesic
receptor agonist
Mepivacaine
Local anaesthetic
Meprobamate
Sedative/hypnoticAnxiolytic
Metamphetamine
Drug of abuse
Stimulant
Methadone
Opioid
receptor agonist
Morphine
OpioidAnalgesic
receptor agonist
Nalbuphine
Opioid antagonist
receptor antagonist
Nalmefene
Opioid antagonist
Nalorphine
Opioid antagonist
Naloxone
Opioid antagonist
Naltrexone
Opioid antagonist
Neostigmine
Anticholinesterase
VasodilatorTreatment for myaesthenia gravisPromotes defecation and urination
Bronchoconstrictor
Nicotine
CholinomimeticDrug of abuse
Nicotinic receptor agonist(skeletal muscle contraction)
StimulantSmoking cessation medication
Nitrous oxide
General anaesthetic
Inhaled anaesthetic
Nortriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
Oxazepam
Sedative/hypnoticAnxiolytic
BenzodiazepineActs on GABAA receptor complex
Oxybutinin
Anticholinergic
Muscarinic receptor antagonistPrevents urination
Oxycodone
Analgesic
Opioid agonist
Paraldehyde
Sedative/Hypnotic
Pentazocine
Opioid analgesic
receptor partial agonist or antagonist
Pentobarbital
Sedative/Hypnotic
Barbiturate
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Drug of abuse
Hallucinogen
Phenobarbital
Sedative/HypnoticAnticonvulsant
Barbiturate
Phenytoin
AnticonvulsantClass I antiarrhythmic
Na+ channel blocker(inactivated channels)
Pramipexole
Antiparkinson
Dopamine agonist (non-ergot)
Primidone
Anticonvulsant
Procaine
Local anaesthetic
Propofol
General anaesthetic
Intravenous anaesthetic
Resperidone
Antipsychotic
Ropinirole
Antiparkinson
Dopamine agonist (non-ergot)
Sertraline
Antidepressant
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Sildenafil
Vasodilator
Promotes erection
St. John’s Wort
Dietary supplement
Antidepressant
Sufentanil
OpioidGeneral anaesthetic
Intravenous anaesthetic
Temazepam
Sedative/Hypnotic
BenzodiazepineActs on GABAA receptor complex
Tetracaine
Local anaesthetic
Thiopental
General anaesthetic
Ultra-short-acting barbiturate
Thioridazine
Antipsychotic
Phenothiazine
Thiothixene
Antipsychotic
Tolterodine
Anticholinergic
Muscarinic receptor antagonistPrevents urination
Tranylcypromine
Antidepressant
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO-I)
Triazolam
Sedative/Hypnotic
BenzodiazepineActs on GABAA receptor complex
Trifluoperazine
Antipsychotic
Phenothiazine
Trihexyphenidyl
Antiparkinson
Antimuscarinic
Valproic acid
Anticonvulsant
Vigabatrin
Anticonvulsant
Irreversible GABA aminotransferase inhibitor
Zolpidem
Sedative/Hypnotic
Non-benzodiazepine